IPL 2025 was put on hold last week due to India Pakistan tensions. Things escalated fast after the ‘Operation Sindoor’ raid by Indian forces.
But now there’s some good news. Both countries have agreed to a ceasefire and things are calming down.
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US President Donald Trump announced a “full and immediate ceasefire”. Soon after, India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that all military actions—on land, air and sea—will stop from 5:00 p.m. IST on Saturday.
BCCI had no choice but to suspend the tournament when things got heated at the border.
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During Match 58 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamshala, the match was stopped in the middle of the first innings.
Fans were asked to leave the stadium and both teams were rushed back to their hotels for safety.
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With flights grounded due to security concerns, BCCI arranged a special Vande Bharat train to move players and staff from Dharamshala to New Delhi.
There are 12 league matches and 4 playoff games left in IPL 2025. Earlier Hyderabad was supposed to host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Kolkata was to host Qualifier 2 and the Final.
It’s not clear yet if the same cities will host those matches now. Reports say BCCI is looking at safer options like Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad to finish the tournament.
Many foreign players will fly back home by Saturday night but BCCI is trying to ensure the rest of the season goes smoothly.
It looks like the IPL could resume soon, as several international players are still in India. If things remain calm over the next couple of days, the tournament might continue without much further disruption.
